The carmaker will be part of the signing ceremony to launch the collaboration between the E-on energy provider and Milton Keynes City Council to develop an electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Milton Keynes is included in the UK’s “plugged-in Places” program, together with London and Newcastle. The scheme has the aim to accelerate the use of EVs in Great Britain.
“We are really excited by the electric vehicle facilities that will be available in MK and it’s a great place to see how electric cars, including the Axon, are used in practice”, said Steve Cousins, Axon’s Director.
“Our car is a Plug-in Hybrid,” Cousins added, “allows full electric mode for local travel and uses a petrol or bioethanol powered engine for long distance or motorway travel. This way we have no limitation on range but can also maximize the benefits of electrics day to day without the cost and weight of large batteries”.
The Axon is a vehicle that uses a carbon fiber to keep the weight down in order to offer a good driving range and will offer multiple driving modes, including a full electric one (for city driving), a petrol and bioethanol one (used for highway journeys). The vehicle can accommodate two passengers and offers “substantial amounts of luggage” space. The company expects the vehicle to qualify for a 5,000 pounds government subsidy.
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